Horrible sound coming from steering 2012 F-150

[TheGoose]

As the title states. 65,000 miles and the steering is making a horrible noise when you turn the wheel at any speed. Nothing looks broke. It almost sounds like it needs a shot of grease but I could not find anything to grease.

Anybody else ran into this?

 

[Diamondpilot]

What motor? Reason I ask is the 5.0 and Ecoboost use totally different steering systems.

Chris

 

[TheGoose]

3.5 EB

 

[Diamondpilot]

3.5 EB

It has electric steering then. My guess is it's something in that component. Sucks because you are just out of warranty.

Good luck.

Chris

 

[TheGoose]

I did a quick search but couldn't find anything similar on the web. I'll probably take it to the dealer tomorrow.

 

[BethelHntr]

Curious, Is it a whining noise, Grinding noise, Can you give a example of the noise you're hearing.

 

[TheGoose]

Yes and Yes. Hard to describe it, like I said, sounds like it needs a shot of grease but I see nothing to grease. I need to have a closer look but I've been super busy. I'm going to be really PO'd if this costs me more than $400. I expect much more from a truck at 65K miles.

Curious, Is it a whining noise, Grinding noise, Can you give a example of the noise you're hearing.

 

[BethelHntr]

Might need a shot of power steering fluid.

 

[TheGoose]

I don't think it takes any power steering fluid as Diamond Pilot stated it's electric assist.

 

[BethelHntr]

here's a article on this electric assist, Sometimes changing a good thing isn't worth it imo.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...DYYp8xSVtQ_Dq4pZw&sig2=dhRqj3otuu8qDiK4RYq8rw